Jaylin Smith

21-Year-Old CornerbackCB
IR
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 10/26/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Jaylin Smith in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a four-year, $6.16 million contract with the Texans in May of 2025.
Could practice soon
CBHouston Texans
Hamstring
October 8, 2025
Houston executive vice president and general manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that Smith (hamstring) could begin practicing "after another week or two," Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith was injured in Week 2 and placed on injured reserve. The rookie served as the third cornerback behind Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter, getting on the field for 21 defensive snaps. Smith also was a core member on special teams. The earliest he can return is Oct. 26.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Houston TexansTexans 2025 CB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

29999%
23999%
24280%
18777%
23578%
18074%
6120%
6125%
217%
167%
21%
21%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jaylin Smith's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
190 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.45 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.5 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
29.87 in
 
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Lands on IR
CBHouston Texans
Hamstring
September 20, 2025
The Texans placed Smith (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
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Sidelined by hamstring injury
CBHouston Texans
Hamstring
September 19, 2025
Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Houston picks corner in Round 3
CBHouston Texans
April 25, 2025
The Texans selected Smith in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 97th overall.
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